According to the NIST validation summary, the module was tested on an iPhone 4, an iPhone 4S and an iPad (single-user mode) all running iOS 6.0. There is no indication whether NIST tested or plans to test it on newer devices such as the iPhone 5.

As “bring you own device” policies get implemented in more government agencies, network administrators will likely look at this announcement as good news for their employees who want to use their Apple mobile devices.

iOS 6 has had its share of security issues. CVE Details lists over 230 vulnerabilities, many of which have been resolved. One vulnerability allowed hackers to use a locked iPhone to access contacts and make calls.